I would like to improve on the normal sleep inducing Powerpoint presentations with a moving graphical show for my "Bits to :- I'm sorry Dave" semester. So I am looking for a 3D graphics engine with scripting.

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Over 30 years ago I used something similar, controlling a turtle, using the logo language on the Apple II. You could look for modern adaptations of logo.
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paradroidOct 2 '11 at 8:51

How is that 3D? You don't mention how you would use the third dimension (e.g. depth).
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RedGrittyBrickOct 2 '11 at 9:29

I also want to show a small simulated neural net with active nodes. These will be in 3D to show the feedback etc.
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kingchrisOct 2 '11 at 9:44

paradroid: Good idea will Google for modern versions of logo. Thanks
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kingchrisOct 2 '11 at 9:46

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Processing should meet your needs. It's built upon the Java language, and the "scripting" environment is really just interacting with Java objects & methods. The IDE wraps everything into a "proper" Java program when it gets run. It's free, open-source, and there are a number of good books & tutorials available.

The internet being huge means too much to find and filter. That is why this Stackoverflow type site works. There is often someone, who has used or has knowledge, of exactly what one is looking for. Thanks. This looks perfect. I didn't want to re-invent the wheel by writing it my self
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kingchrisOct 3 '11 at 5:25